Work Together Anywhere

GLOSSARY

Agile methodologies

in general, an “iterative” (meaning that the work is broken into small, measurable milestones) approach to project management and workflow that originated in the software development realm.

asynchronous

describing communication (such as via email or text) that doesn't take place in real time (as would a telephone call or video conference).

asynchronous interview

an interview in which a candidate video-records answers to questions. (Also known as one-way interview or pre-recorded interview.)

Baby Boomer

the generation born between 1945 and 1964.

back channel

a real-time online conversation (usually via chat technology) held simultaneously with another activity (such as a video conference or event) so as to augment understanding, such as for foreign-language comprehension.

colocated

working at the same site.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC—for Universal Time Coordinated)

the primary standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. Previously known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

coworking space

a facility that offers work stations or rooms for rent.

digital nomads

those who use the internet and portable technology (cellphones, laptops, cloud-based applications) in order to maintain a nomadic lifestyle. For example, Piero Toffanin works as an IT business consultant from the camper he shares with his wife, Danielle—wherever they happen to be. And, for three months every year, trainer, speaker, and consultant Andy Willis leaves his coastal ...